MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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? o/s rear hub seal leak
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
washers weak
50% of o/s number plate light not working
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
washers weak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
50% of o/s number plate light not working
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
washers weak
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
washers weak
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
? servo action
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight bind rear brakes
washer bottle leaking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine & gearbox oil leaks.
front to rear & n/s/rear brake pipes corroding.
n/s & o/s rear leaf spring bushes badly perished recomend attension.
n/s & o/s rear leaf springs corroding.
play in o/s of steering rack.
play in o/s/f & n/s/f top & bottom truions recomend attension.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine & gearbox oil leaks.
front to rear & n/s/rear brake pipes corroding.
n/s & o/s rear leaf spring bushes badly perished recomend attension.
n/s & o/s rear leaf springs corroding.
play in o/s of steering rack.
play in o/s/f & n/s/f top & bottom truions recomend attension.
Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipe Corroding
Fuel pipes corroding
N/S/F & N/S/R Across Axle Steel Brake Pipes Corroding
N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp
O/S Headlamp Aim On Lower Limit
Oil Leaks
Osr bump stop lower mount missing
Play In Steering Rack
Rear leaf spring end bushes perishing
Rear springs and axle mounts corroding
Sign Of Corrosion Around Front Suspension Components
Under body heavily undersealed
lift in both front trunnions - recommend attention
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipes corroding
Lift In Both Front Trionions --Recommend Attention
Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipe Corroding
N/S/F & N/S/R Across Axle Steel Brake Pipes Corroding
N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp
O/S Headlamp Aim On Lower Limit
Oil Leaks
Osr brake binding, recommend attention
Osr bump stop lower mount missing
Play In Steering Rack
Rear leaf spring end bushes perishing
Rear springs and axle mounts corroding
Sign Of Corrosion Around Front Suspension Components
Under body heavily undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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BCL 18T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCL 18T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BCL 18T registered?
BCL 18T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 4 August 1978.
Is BCL 18T safe to buy?
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